ORCA’s delegation comprising of Director Ms. Eerishika Pankaj, Director of ORCA Consultancy and Senior RA Mr. Omkar Bhole undertook a series of institutional engagements in Singapore between 29th June to 3rd July 2026, with leading think tanks, universities, policy institutes and diplomatic stakeholders to exchange perspectives on regional geopolitical developments and explore avenues for future collaboration. Meetings were held with Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD), Carnegie China, Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS), Lianhe Zaobao/ ThinkChina, The High Commission of India, Singapore, East Asian Institute (EAI) and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP), National University of Singapore (NUS).
The discussions focused on India-China relations, India-ASEAN relations, China’s influence in the region in the political and economic domain, perceptions of Singapore on India-China relations and more. It also emphasized on ideating more opportunities for think tank research between India and Singapore.
ORCA additionally exchanged perspectives with regional stakeholders on the role of think tanks and academic institutions in promoting informed policy dialogue and expanding regional research networks between India and Southeast Asia.
